Fitness to Drive Medical
Fitness to Drive Report, QLD.
At Narangba Station Medical Centre, we can assist with medical assessments for Fitness to Drive reports. While not every commercial driver needs this, Fitness to Drive reports are often obtained voluntarily or at the request of an employer. These assessments are helpful for anyone needing to prove their fitness to drive, whether for a personal licence or employment-related purposes. Employers may request this assessment for roles that require safe and reliable driving, particularly in the commercial sector.
Completing a Fitness to Drive assessment helps ensure you meet the national standards set by Austroads. This examination can be beneficial for both private and commercial drivers who need to demonstrate their capacity to drive safely under various conditions. Call us on (07) 3521 4333, click the button below to book online or download the AMS Connect App to make an appointment.
How it Works
To complete your assessment and obtain your Fitness to Drive Report, follow these 5 simple steps:
- Step 1: Make a booking at Narangba Station Medical Centre.
- Step 2: Print a copy of the AFTD2022 Driver Health Questionnaire Form (Download Here)
- Step 3: Complete the Questionnaire prior to your booking and bring it with you.
- Step 4: Attend your appointment at the time of booking.
- Step 5: Your GP will then perform a series of medical assessments completing AFTD2022 - Clinical Assessment Record and AFTD2022 - Fitness to Drive Report.
If you do not have access to a printer or have issues with downloading the medical form, please arrive 15-20 minutes early to your appointment and our reception team will be able to provide you with a copy for you to complete prior to your booking.
Opening Hours
We're open 7 days a week with late-night availability on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Weekend appointments are also available to all patients.
Book your Fitness to Drive medical today!
Have you been requested to provide a Fitness to Drive Report by your employer? Narangba Station Medical Centre is here to help! Book an appointment with us today and our experienced GPs can assist in completing an assessment and providing a Fitness to Drive Report.
Our Fees
The cost for a Fitness to Drive medical assessment at Narangba Station Medical Centre starts from $330 (Inc. GST). Unfortunately, Medicare does not cover the expense of these assessments. However, if your employer has requested the examination, you may be eligible to claim the cost back through them.
If you're applying to be an Uber driver, please see our Uber Medical Assessments page.
For more details on pricing, please visit our fees page.
What To Expect?
The assessment with our experienced doctors will take approximately 15-20 minutes. In order to provide a Fitness to Drive report, you’re required to complete three stages as below:
1. Health Questionnaire
Drivers complete a detailed questionnaire covering medical history, current health conditions, and lifestyle factors that might affect driving abilities. You’ll complete this form prior to attending the assessment.
2. Clinical Examination
Our GP will complete a thorough assessment using this form. This will include vision, hearing, cardiovascular health, neurological and musculoskeletal systems, psychological health, sleep disorders and substance use.
3. Fitness to Drive Report
Our doctor will complete and provide you with a Fitness to Drive Report indicating whether you meet the medical criteria unconditionally, conditionally with possible restrictions or requirements for periodic review, or do not meet the criteria.
4. Additional Considerations
Drivers aged over 75 must undergo annual medical assessments to maintain their licence. Those holding commercial driving licences may be subject to more stringent standards and more frequent assessments.
Why Choose NSMC?
At NSMC, we understand how important it is to efficiently and accurately complete government required assessments to keep you out on the road and earning an income. Our experienced medical team, led by Dr. Madhu Lakshmaiah, offer high-quality, holistic medical services to our wider community here in Narangba. We’re conveniently located next to Narangba Train Station with free onsite accessible parking, onsite pathology and local pharmacy close by. Here's some other reasons why patients choose Narangba Station Medical Centre:
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you still have questions about completing a Fitness to Drive Medical in Queensland? No problem! Here are the most commonly asked questions our GP's receive about Fitness to Drive Reports in Brisbane and surrounds.
Anyone who needs to confirm their ability to drive safely, including commercial drivers, older drivers, or individuals with certain medical conditions, may need this assessment. Employers may also request this evaluation for certain roles.
Unfortunately, Medicare does not cover the cost of Fitness to Drive medical assessments. However, if your employer requires the test, they may cover or reimburse the cost.
For most drivers, the assessment is a one-time requirement unless there are changes in health status. Please note that Commercial Drivers may need to complete it more frequently.
If the assessment reveals issues, we’ll work with you on potential next steps, which may include restrictions or further evaluations. We aim to help you achieve the safest outcomes possible.
Only with your consent. If the assessment is employer-requested, they may receive a summary of findings, but the full report remains confidential.
Yes, bringing relevant medical records can help streamline the process and ensure an accurate evaluation.
Contact & Bookings
To make an appointment, please call reception or use our online booking system via the button below. You can also visit our contact page to see further details about our location and directions.
Bookings are available from as early as 7AM on weekdays and Saturday. We are also open Sunday afternoon and late evening on Tuesday and Thursday until 8:30PM.Â
Can't find us? - We are situated across the road from Narangba Train Station next to the Narangba Village shopping complex. Look for signs for Narangba Health Centre and IGA.
Serving patients in Narangba, Burpengary, Dakabin, Deception Bay, Morayfield, North Lakes and North Brisbane surrounds
